Beyond Classical Cryptography: Building Quantum-Resistant Cloud Native... Andrés Vega & Hugo Landau
Andrés Vega, Hugo Landau
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 · Session
This talk, presented by Andrés Vega and Hugo Landau, delves into the critical and increasingly urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography within cloud-native environments, specifically focusing on the **Spiffy** and **Spire** projects. While initially intended as an end-user story, the speakers adapted their presentation to address widespread skepticism and lack of understanding regarding quantum computing threats and their implications for current cryptographic systems. The core message is clear: despite the absence of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer today, the "store now, decrypt later" (SNDL) attack model necessitates immediate action to future-proof sensitive data.
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This talk isn't just another 'quantum-awareness' session; it's a critical, actionable deep-dive into how to actually deploy post-quantum cryptography in cloud-native environments today. The speakers cut through the hype to address the immediate 'store now, decrypt later' threat and provide a concrete path using Spire, Spiffy, and hybrid key exchange. This is real work, not just theory, and it's essential for anyone serious about future-proofing their infrastructure.